Creative Minds

Kid’s Corner

{Week 2: Nutrition}

Activity: Grains by Briana

Theme: Summer Days         Color: Yellow

Please visit the link Kid’s Corner to learn how easy it is to complete our lessons with your child!

Daily Opener:  

1. Prayer {Say a prayer with your child}
2. Calendar {Click on the link to learn how to use the calendar}.
3. ABC / 123 Song {Sing the ABC’s with your child & sing numbers 1-10 with your child}. 

Description:  Your child will learn the benefits of eating grains and identify foods that are grains.

Materials:

·         One white piece of paper

·         Four small strips of white paper

·         One index card

·         Grains {Brown rice, pasta, bread, and oats}

·         Plate

·         Markers

Directions:

1. Write the word “Grains” on the top of the white piece of paper.
2. Discuss the word “Grains” with your child.  Explain what grains are and the types of grains you can find around the house.
3. Write these four words on the small strips of white paper: Rice / Oats / Bread / Pasta.
4. Discuss these four words with your child and explain what each word means.  Place the four strips on the Grains paper. 
5. Write the benefits of eating whole grains on the index card and explain to your child:
1. Benefits: Grains have fiber.  Fiber helps with digestion and helps keep you full.  Fiber helps you stay healthy.
6. Place the four different grains on a plate next to the Grains paper.
7. Help your child identify the grains by matching the grains to the correct word.
1. You can ask your child: “Where are the oats?”  “Can you put the oats next to the word that says Oats?”
8. When your child matches the grains to the correct word, be sure to praise your child!
9. When finished, display the work on a table for the whole family to see. 

10.  Learning Opportunity: 

1. Your child will learn five new words {grains, pasta, rice, oats, and bread}.
2. Your child will identify foods that are grains.
3.  Your child will gain confidence while completing the activity.

Read Aloud:  

Grains {By Briana}

Have you had your grains today?

Grains help you grow strong so you can play,

Grains are yummy and full of fiber,

They help you stay full and give you energy,

Grains are so important to eat,

They help you stay quick on your feet!

Daily Craft: Activity Jar {Click on the link to learn about using the activity jar}

*Stallone Tested and Approved:  Stallone liked learning about grains today.  He really loves to eat pasta, so he liked seeing the pasta on the grains plate.  His favorite word to say was oats, as he loves to say the “o” sound.  He had such a great time matching the grains with the correct word.  He would get so excited when he got a match.  This is a fun activity to help your child learn about the foods they eat.   

Materials